Walla Walla Itinerary - 7/29
Walla Walla was once the Washington Territory's capital stretching from the Olympic Peninsula and Puget sound, over the Cascade Mountains to the dry Columbia Plateau and rolling Palouse Hills. Walla Walla has been home to tribes, missionaries, fur traders, the Hudson's Bay Company, Idaho gold rushers, U.S. cavalry, and briefly by Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery.
Walla Walla (named by local tribes as the land of many waters) is nestled into a valley in the Blue Mountain's foothills. It features rich fertile soils from years of glacial flooding, which suits many fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Italian immigrants planted vineyards four generations ago, and one of those descendants started the first winery. The first Walla Walla wine was released in 1977 by Leonetti Cellar.
Friday, July 29
10:40 a.m. pickup by Michael from Hampton Inn & Suites
11:00 a.m. - Brook & Bull Cellars (7)
1249 Lyday Ln Fee: $20 pp (60 mins; waived with bottle purchase)
Owned and operated by one of the U.S. top 40 under 40 winemakers, Ashley Trout produces big and bold red wines. She is known for Malbec, as she spent several harvests making wine in Argentina. She also makes phenomenal Rose and Chardonnay from one of the best vineyard sites in Washington State. Ashley also supports VITAL wines, which raises money for free health care services to the underserved.
Our Curator in Chief, Jenna, will meet you there to give you a Walla Walla Valley overview and connect with your group. Cheers!
Scenic Drive
Enjoy a scenic drive through the foothills of the Blue Mountains on the way to our next stop!
12:30 p.m. - Runway Sparkling Wine Bar (7)
455 B Street — Fee: Flights and bites
The grab and go market and sparkling wine bar has helped fill two serious needs in the Walla Walla Valley: food options in the airport district and flights of local sparkling. Featuring wines produced in Washington state in multiple different styles, there’s something for everyone. This is a great stop for lunch, snacks and gifts.
Lunch of flatbreads and a chopped salad will be provided courtesy of Curated Walla Walla.
2:00 p.m. - Foundry Vineyards (7)
1111 Abadie Street — Fee: $15pp, waived with $25 purchase
Foundry Vineyards was created with the premise that art and wine are a perfect pairing. Art gallery and wine are blended together in a modern and chic space. Producing a great variety of wines included sparkling, white and red. A great experience surrounded by beautiful designs—don’t forget to take time to check out the current art exhibition and artisan gift shop.
Final Stop - Due to the heat and based on the vibe of the group, you and your driver will make a last minute call on the final stop. It might be a beer and wine garden, could be a bar with fantastic A/C or a winery with house made sangria.
Return to Hampton Inn & Suites ~ 5:30 p.m. to relax
